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Urge Symptoms after Vaginal Uterosacral Plication in Urinary Incontinence Patients without Proximal Urethral Mobility: A Prospective Study

Introduction: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of vaginal uterosacral plication on urge symptoms and quality of life in a cohort of patients with uterosacral ligament insufficiency and urge symptoms. Methods: A total of 40 female patients were included in the study, and their posterior fornix was supported with gauze to simulate the surgical procedure. Uterosacral plication was applied to patients who experienced a decrease in urinary incontinence, nocturia, a sense of urgency, and a decrease in urge urinary incontinence symptoms or complete recovery. Images of the bladder, bladder neck, urethra, and symphysis pubis were obtained preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. POP-Q staging was also performed, and patients completed the Overactive Bladder Evaluation Form (OAB-V8) and the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Results: Results from the OAB-V8 questionnaire showed that postoperative nocturia scores improved by 72.1% compared to preoperative scores, and the need to urinate at night and waking up scores improved by 68.3%. The mean bladder neck thickness and the mean detrusor thickness were significantly decreased from 10 to 9.2 (p < 0.0001) and from 8.7 to 6.4 (p < 0.0001), respectively. The ICIQ-SF questionnaire scores showed a 68.4% improvement in urinary incontinence affecting daily life after the operation. Conclusion: This study adds to the clinical evidence that uterosacral ligament support improves symptoms of overactive bladder syndromes, including urgency and nocturia. The use of pelvic floor ultrasound and the apical tamponade test is important in patient selection for the correct indication.

Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation With versus Without Mirabegron: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

To compare change in urgency urinary incontinence episodes (UUIEs) in women undergoing posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) plus mirabegron versus PTNS plus placebo for the treatment of refractory urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The primary hypothesis was that combination therapy is superior to monotherapy. A randomized controlled trial was performed in individuals identifying as female aged ≥ 18 years with UUI symptoms refractory to second-line treatment or who could not tolerate antimuscarinic medications. Both participants and providers were blinded to medication treatment allocation. Participants were randomized (1:1) to PTNS plus mirabegron or PTNS plus placebo. Participants completed a 3-day bladder diary prior to and after 12-week treatment. Validated symptom distress and impact questionnaires were obtained pre- and post-treatment. The primary outcome was change in mean number of UUIEs on a 3-day bladder diary pre- versus post-treatment between arms. Primary and secondary outcomes were analyzed via sample t tests. Fifty-four subjects were randomized, mean ± SD baseline age 56.2±15.6 years and body mass index 35.0±9.4 (kg/m2); no differences were noted in any clinical-demographic characteristics. There was a significant difference between arms in mean pre- to post-treatment UUIEs, 9.4±3.9, mirabegron versus 5.3±5.5, placebo (p=0.007). Significant differences were found pre- compared with post-treatment in urinary frequency, Overactive Bladder Questionnaire Short Form Symptom Bother and Symptom Health-Related Quality of Life scores. In subjects undergoing PTNS treatment for refractory UUI and OAB-wet symptoms, the addition of a β-3 agonist produced significant improvement in both objective and subjective overactive bladder symptom outcomes compared with PTNS plus placebo.

The effect of pregnancy pilates-assisted childbirth preparation training on urinary incontinence and birth outcomes: a randomized-controlled study

PurposeTo examine the effect of pregnancy pilates-assisted birth preparation training on urinary incontinence (UI) including stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and urge urinary incontinence (UUI) during pregnancy, and the postpartum period and birth outcomes.MethodIn this single-center, single-blind, randomized, controlled study, 126 participants who have 28–30 weeks of gestation and nulliparous were randomly assigned to receive either the (n = 63) or control group (n = 63). The study was carried out between March and August 2022. Pregnancy pilates intervention was applied twice in a week, a total of 8 weeks to pilates group. The control group was given routine obstetric and pregnancy care. A personal data form and the Michigan Incontinence Severity Index Form (M-ISI) were used as data collection tools.ResultsThe mean weight gains of the experimental group during pregnancy were significantly lower than the control group. The experimental group had almost twice the rate of vaginal birth than those of the control group. The duration of labor mean score of experimental group was 5 h and 43 min less than the duration of labor of the control group (p < 0.001). After intervention, and postpartum period, the SUI and UUI severity of the experimental group was significantly lower than those of the control group (p < 0.001).ConclusionPilates-assisted childbirth preparation training reduced the severity of UI including SUI and UUI symptoms during pregnancy and the early postpartum. In addition, pilates-assisted childbirth preparation training contributes to decrease in weight gain during pregnancy, the increase in the vaginal birth rate, and the shortening of the duration of labor.Trial registrationNCT06185439

The Effect of Eight-Week Kegel Exercise on Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Females with Urinary Incontinence

Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is the leakage of urine which is often uncontrollable and can negatively impact on the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of an eight-week of Kegel exercise as a complementary therapy on QoL in postmenopausal females with UI. Methods: The study design was a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test with a control group trial. The participants were Iranian women aged between 60 to 95 years with UI problems referring to medical centers in Najafabad city in Isfahan Province, Iran. Twenty four female UI patients were recruited and randomly divided into Kegel exercise (n = 12) and control group (n = 12). The Kegel group received exercise three times a week for eight-week, and the control group continued their routine life. The Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis and the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire were used for data collection. The variables were measured before and after the Kegel protocol in both groups. Descriptive statistics and analysis of covariance were used to assess variable differences between groups (p &lt; 0.05). Results: The mean age of UI patients was 70.83 ± 7.61 years old. Analysis of variance demonstrated a significant decrease in stress urinary incontinence symptoms (F = 61.88, p = 0.01), urge urinary incontinence symptoms (F = 111.56, p = 0.01), and UI symptoms (F = 88.20, p = 0.01), and significant increase in physical health (F = 28.93, p = 0.01), psychological health (F = 15.35, p = 0.01), social relationships (F = 18.83, p = 0.01), environment health (F = 155.51, p = 0.01), QoL (F = 132.07, p = 0.01) in Kegel exercise group. Conclusion: Kegel exercise can be an effective complementary therapy for improving QoL in postmenopausal female suffering from UI. Healthcare providers should consider recommending Kegel exercise as part of comprehensive treatment approach for postmenopausal female with UI to help alleviate symptoms and enhance their overall QoL.

A prospective study to assess the effectiveness and safety of the BlueWind System in the treatment of patients diagnosed with urgency urinary incontinence.

Overactive bladder (OAB) affects one in six adults in Europe and the United States and impairs the quality of life of millions of individuals worldwide. When conservative management fails, third-line treatments including tibial neuromodulation (TNM) is often pursued. TNM has traditionally been accomplished percutaneously in clinic. A minimally invasive implantable device activated by a battery-operated external wearable unit has been developed for the treatment of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), mitigating the burden of frequent clinic visits and more invasive therapies that are currently commercially available. A prospective, multicenter, single-arm, open-label, pivotal study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the device in adult females with UUI (i.e., wet OAB) (BlueWind Implantable Tibial Neuromodulation [iTNM] system; IDE number #G200013; NCT03596671). Results with the device were previously published under the name RENOVA iStim, which has been since renamed as the Revi™ System. Approximately 1-month post-implantation of the device, participants delivered therapy at their convenience and completed a 7-day voiding diary before visits 6- and 12-months post-treatment initiation. The primary efficacy and safety endpoints were the proportion of responders to therapy ( ≥ 50% improvement on average number of urgency-related incontinence episodes) and incidence of adverse events from implantation to 12-month post-activation. A total of 151 participants, mean age 58.8 (SD: 12.5), were implanted; 144 and 140 completed the 6- and 12-month visits, respectively. The participants demonstrated mean baseline of 4.8 UUI/day (SD 2.9) and 10 voids/day (SD 3.3). Six and 12-months post-activation, 76.4% and 78.4% of participants, respectively, were responders to therapy in an intent-to-treat analysis. Of the 139 participants with completed 12-month diaries, 82% were responders, 50% were classified as "dry" (on at least 3 consecutive diary days), and 93.5% of participants reported that their symptoms improved. No implanted participant experienced an SAE related to the procedure or device. iTNM, delivered and powered by a patient-controlled external wearable communicating with an implant, demonstrated clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvement in UUI symptoms and a high safety profile. This therapy highlights the value of patient-centric therapy for the treatment of UUI.

Lax Uterosacral Ligament and Urge Urinary Incontinence: MRI Findings in Symptomatic Patients Versus Healthy Volunteers

Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to explore the association between urge urinary incontinence (UUI) and lax uterosacral ligaments (USL) using MRI.MethodsSixty-seven female participants were recruited prospectively: 41 continent volunteers (control group) and 26 patients with UUI. Static proton density- and T2-weighted turbo spin echo sequences of MR images were used. A radiologist employed a standardized grid system to record structural observations of the USLs on sequentially numbered axial MR images and then applied a four-point grading scale to assess ligament visibility. MR images were interpreted by a radiologist and a urologist, and then validated by an expert radiologist.ResultsThe comparison between the mean length of uterosacral ligaments in the control and UUI groups was highly statistically significant (p < 0.001). The mean length of the right USL was 38 ± 11 mm, and the left USL was 35 ± 12 mm in the UUI group. In the control group, the mean length of the USL was 22 ± 9 mm on the right side and 18 ± 9 mm on the left side, along their craniocaudal extent. The highest inter-observer agreement was on the level of origin and insertion (image numbers), whereas the lowest agreement was on the anatomical site of origin and insertion of the USL in both the control and UUI groups.ConclusionsThe average length of USLs in patients with UUI is significantly longer than that in healthy continent women, indicating laxity. Our findings support the relationship between the laxity of the USL and UUI symptoms and have therapeutic implications.

Impact of microbiota and host immunologic response on the efficacy of anticholinergic treatment for urgency urinary incontinence.

Studies within the past decade have suggested associations among composition of the urinary microbiota, local immune responses, and urinary incontinence symptoms. To investigate these relationships, we evaluated the structure of the urinary microbiome, local inflammatory markers, and patient responses prior to and at 6-weeks after treatment with anticholinergic medication for urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). Using a prospective pilot study, we enrolled women who presented with UUI symptoms and were prescribed treatment with anticholinergics. Catheterized urine samples were collected from participants at their baseline and 6-week follow-up visits for microbiological (standard and 16S rRNA gene phylotyping analyses) and cytokine analysis along with the UDI-6 questionnaire and 2-day bladder diary. Patients were Caucasian, post- menopausal, with a median age of 64 and median BMI of 30.1kg/m2. Among the patients, 75% had UUI symptoms for less than 2years, but with a frequency of at least a few times a week or every day. Most women were prescribed 10mg oxybutynin ER daily at enrollment. Patients had varied urinary microbiota by culture and 16S phylotyping, with species of Lactobacillus being the most common, in six samples, in addition to taxa associated with Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, and mixed flora. Cytokine levels showed no differences before and after treatment with anticholinergics, nor correlation with urinary bacteria or microbiome composition. Our pilot study suggests factors in addition to the urinary microbiome and local immune responses may be involved in patients' response to anticholinergics for UUI.

Treating and Managing Urinary Incontinence: Evolving and Potential Multicomponent Medical and Lifestyle Interventions.

Incontinence is defined by either ICS 2002 or IUGA/ICS 2010 as the involuntary loss of urine and includes urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). It has a high worldwide prevalence with an associated impact on quality of life. Despite existing management options for the management of urinary incontinence, patients continue to be troubled by symptoms or side effects of existing treatment. There is therefore a requirement for ongoing research into treatment options for the management of UUI and SUI, that are more effective and tolerable to patients. Advances in treatment of UUI include a more selective beta 3 agonist, Vibegron, which has less impact on cardiac function than Mirabegron. Hormonal treatment, including Ospemifene and Prasterone, may improve GSM and in turn symptoms of UUI. There are advances in the types of neuromodulators available, including those that are rechargeable at home and are MRI safe. Laser has shown promising initial results. There is developing interest in the microbiome, and how this may impact future treatment modalities. Advances in treatment of SUI include the use of mobile health applications to support delivery of pelvic floor muscle training. Litoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, has shown promising results at phase III trials. Functional magnetic stimulation is being developed to improve contractility of pelvic floor muscles. We also discuss interventions that improve tissue elasticity and regeneration, such as platelet rich plasma, autologous stem cell transplantation, laser therapy and radiofrequency treatment, which show short term benefits.

Early adulthood and current physical activity and their association with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders in middle-aged women: An observational study with retrospective physical activity assessment.

To investigate associations of early and middle adulthood physical activity (PA) with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), i.e. stress urinary incontinence (SUI), urge urinary incontinence (UUI), faecal incontinence (FI), constipation or defecation difficulties (CDDs) and feeling of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) among middle-aged women. A cross-sectional, observational study with retrospective PA assessment. University Research Laboratory. A random population sample of 1098 Finnish women aged 47-55 years. Early adulthood PA, current PA, and demographic and gynaecological variables were assessed using self-report questionnaires. Logistic regression analyses were applied to study associations of PA variables with symptoms of PFDs. Potential confounding effects of demographic and gynaecological variables were controlled in multiple logistic regression models. Structured questionnaire-assessed retrospective PA assessment at the age of 17-29 years, current PA at middle age, and prevalence of symptoms of CDD, FI, POP, SUI and UUI. Current PA was not independently associated with the occurrence of the symptoms of PFDs. Middle-aged women with an early adulthood history of competitive sports were more likely to experience symptoms of UUI (OR2.16, 95%CI 1.10-4.24, p=0.025) but not symptoms of SUI, FI, CDD or POP, whereas women with a history of regular PA were more likely to experience symptoms of FI (OR4.41, 95%CI 1.05-18.49, p=0.043) but no other symptoms of PFDs. Competitive sports during early adulthood may increase the risk of UUI in middle age. Regular PA during early adulthood may increase the risk of FI.

Surgical Effect Observation and Treatment Strategy Analysis of Pseudo Urgency Syndrome.

Background and Objectives: pseudo urgency syndrome among patients with mixed incontinence (MUI) causes and the corresponding treatment strategies is explored. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 patients with MUI are treated with transobturator tape (TOT) and/or solifenacin succinate. Further, 30 patients with simple stress urinary incontinence (SUI) that were treated with transobturator tape (TOT) from the period of December 2018 to August 2020 are retrospectively analyzed; then, their clinical characteristics and therapeutic effects were summarized and analyzed. Results: The effective rates of SUI symptoms in MUI and simple SUI groups were 85% and 90%, respectively; further, the difference was noted as not statistically significant (P &gt; 0.05). Among the 40 patients with MUI, 12 patients had unstable bladder contraction, and the other 28 patients showed normal bladder compliance. The treatment effectiveness rates of SUI symptoms in patients with unstable bladder contraction and normal bladder compliance were 83.3% and 85.7%, respectively; further, no significant difference was noted (P &gt; 0.05). However, the effective rates of urge urinary incontinence (UUI) were 50% and 85.7%, respectively, however the difference was noted as statistically significant (P &lt; 0.05). Conclusions: Most of the UUI symptoms in MUI patients may be "pseudo urgency syndrome" caused by the worry about the leakage of urine, rather than a real sense of UUI that is caused by excessive bladder excitement. Direct surgical treatment in patients with MUI can improve the symptoms of urinary incontinence, and the effect is more obvious in patients with urinary frequency who have normal bladder compliance according to urodynamics.

Midterm postoperative results of mid-urethral slings. Role of ultrasound in explaining surgical failures.

Surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with mid-urethral sling (MUS) is considered to have a high success rate. However, between 5% and 20% of MUS fail, with inadequate surgical implantation being a possible cause of SUI persistence or recurrence. Misplacement of a MUS can be determined by pelvic floor ultrasound (PF-US). The aim of this study was to investigate the role of PF-US in patients with persistent or recurrent urinary incontinence(UI) symptoms after MUS surgery for SUI with a midterm follow-up. A historical cohort study including women undergoing MUS surgery for SUI between 2013 and 2015 was designed. The primary outcome was to correlate the sonographic parameters of MUS with SUI cure (negative International Continence Society-Uniform Cough Stress Test, Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form < 5 points and no symptoms of SUI), at 5years postsurgery. Secondary outcomes were changes of maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) and symptoms of urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) at 1 and 5 years after surgery. Eighty-seven patients (80 transobturator-MUS, 7 retropubic-MUS) were included. At 5 years all patients referred improvement of UI and objective cure of SUI was demonstrated in 81.2%. The MUS was sonographically correct in 67 (98.5%) of the 68 patients with cure of SUI. The MUS was considered incorrectly placed in only 4 (28.6%) of the 14 patients with noncured SUI. MUCP decreased from 61.9 to 48.8 cmH2 O at 5 years of follow-up (p < 0.01) and up to 53% of women had UUI symptoms after surgery, with a nonsignificant decrease compared to baseline. Patients cured of SUI had sonographically correct MUS by PF-US. Less than one-third of cases of SUI persistence or recurrence after MUS surgery could be explained by a sonographically incorrect sling. Low urethral resistance and/or UUI symptoms could help to explain the remaining failures. Complete functional and anatomic studies, including urodynamics and PF-US, should be performed before deciding on the next management strategy in patients with SUI persistence or recurrence after MUS.

Efficacy of Top Flat Magnetic Stimulation Technology for Female Stress and Urge Urinary Incontinence: A Clinical Evaluation

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a popular problem with a broad range of severities and etiology. This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a device based on top flat magnetic stimulation to manage women affected by urge urinary incontinence (UUI) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Methods: Eighty-one female patients (35 patients who reported SUI symptoms and 46 patients who reported UUI symptoms) underwent a total of eight treatments sessions performed twice a week for 4 consecutive weeks, for 28 min. Immediately before each treatment and up to 3 months of follow-up, two questionnaires (Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form (IIQ-7) and Incontinence Questionnaire Overactive Bladder Module (ICIQ-OAB)) were used. Results: ICIQ-OAB’s average score significantly decreased (P &lt; 0.05) from 10.54 ± 3.03 at baseline to 5.45 ± 2.24 at 3 months follow-up. IIQ-7’s average score significantly decreased (P &lt; 0.05) from 15.53 ± 5.62 at baseline to 6.76 ± 3.10 at 3 months follow-up. Conclusions: For all women examined, protocols used led to a decrease of SUI/UUI complaints, achieving good results and improving patients’ quality of life (QOL) without risk. World J Nephrol Urol. 2022;11(1):18-23 doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/wjnu432

Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of Fractional Micro-Ablative CO2 Vaginal (FxCO2) Laser Treatment and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Women with Urge Urinary Incontinence

Background: Urge urinary incontinence (UUI) is the involuntary loss of urine associated with urgency, frequency, and nocturia. Current management involves behavioural therapies, which can be time-consuming and costly to the patient, and medications, which can have side effects. Fractional micro-ablative CO2 laser (FxCO2) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are two novel approaches that may offer symptomatic relief for women with UUI. Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of FxCO2 vaginal laser treatment and PRP in women with refractory UUI with urinary function and sexual function as secondary outcome measures. Study Design: This was a single-centre prospective cohort study. Participants with UUI underwent three treatments of transvaginal FxCO2 laser and PRP, administered at 4–6-week intervals. Outcomes were assessed with the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (APFQ) at baseline (T1), 3-6 months (T2), and ≥12 months follow-up (T3). The 12-month follow up data were obtained by face-to-face visit or follow up telephone call. The primary outcome was change in UUI symptoms. Secondary outcomes were related to overall bladder function and sexual function. Outcomes were assessed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: In this study, 121 participants underwent treatment with FxCO2 laser and PRP for UUI. There was a significant reduction in the average severity of all self-reported measures of primary and secondary outcomes from T1 to T2 (p&lt;0.02). Improvements in all bladder function outcomes remained statistically at T3 (p&lt;0.04). There were no adverse events in this cohort. Conclusion: This study suggests that FxCO2 laser with PRP appears to be a safe, feasible, and effective treatment for UUI, bladder function, and sexual function. FxCO2 laser and PRP may have a role as an alternative therapy for severe and refractory UUI.

Effects of nonsurgical, minimally or noninvasive therapies for urinary incontinence due to neurogenic bladder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective:To determine the effects of nonsurgical, minimally or noninvasive therapies on urge urinary incontinence (UUI) symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with neurogenic bladder (NGB).Data Sources:Cochrane library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PEDro, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to September 2021.Review Methods:Randomized controlled trials that compared therapies such as intravaginal electrical stimulation (IVES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), and behavioural therapy (BT) to control were included. Study screening, data extraction, and study quality assessments were performed by two independent authors.Results:Fourteen trials with 804 participants were included in the study after screening of 4281 potentially relevant articles. Meta-analyses revealed a significant effect of electrical stimulation on UUI due to multiple sclerosis (standardized mean difference (SMD): −0.614; 95% confidence interval (CI): −1.023, −0.206; p = 0.003) and stroke (SMD: −2.639; 95% CI: −3.804, −1.474; p = 0.000). The pooled analyses of TTNS (weighted mean difference (WMD): −12.406; 95% CI: −16.015, −8.797; p = 0.000) and BT (WMD: −9.117; 95% CI: −14.746, −3.487; p = 0.002) revealed significant effects of these interventions on QoL in people with Parkinson’s disease. However, meta-analyses revealed nonsignificant effects for PFMT (WMD: −0.751; 95% CI: −2.426, 0.924; p = 0.380) and BT (WMD: −0.597; 95% CI: −1.278, 0.083; p = 0.085) on UUI due to Parkinson’s disease.Conclusions:Our meta-analyses found electrical stimulation to be beneficial for improving the symptoms of UUI among people with multiple sclerosis and those with stroke. Our review also revealed that TTNS and BT might improve QoL for people with NGB due to Parkinson’s disease, although the effects of PFMT and BT on UUI warrant further investigation.

Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation System for Treating Refractory Overactive Bladder: A NICE Medical Technologies Guidance.

The Axonics sacral neuromodulation (SNM) system can be used by people with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) to reduce symptoms of urge urinary incontinence and urinary frequency, where conservative treatments have failed or are not suitable. It is the first system for this indication that makes use of a rechargeable battery to prolong the lifespan of the implanted device, with the potential advantage of reducing the frequency of surgical replacement procedures and associated complications. We describe the evidence considered by the UK National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in their evaluation of this evidence, supported by Cedar Healthcare Technology Research Centre. Two observational studies provided descriptive data that suggested improvement in control of symptoms after implantation of the Axonics SNM system; however, there was no peer-reviewed evidence that directly compared rechargeable and non-rechargeable SNM systems. In the absence of long-term data, economic modelling relies on the accuracy of battery life estimates. The evidence supports the case for adopting the Axonics SNM system for treating refractory OAB, when conservative treatment or treatment with medicines has not worked. This conclusion is consistent with other relevant NICE guidelines. Use of Axonics SNM technology in the UK National Health Service (NHS) is associated with a potential cost saving of £6025 per person over a 15-year period when compared with an equivalent non-rechargeable SNM system, assuming the claimed battery life estimate (a minimum of 15 years) is accurate. The cost savings are estimated to start around 6 years after implantation.

Urodynamic autonomic bladder dysfunction in women with complex chronic pelvic pain is associated with small fiber polyneuropathy.

Small fiber neuropathy/polyneuropathy (SFN) has been found to be present in 64% of complex (refractory or multisystem) chronic pelvic pain (CPP) patients. The small fiber dysfunction seen in SFN can negatively impact autonomic control of micturition in addition to pain. This study investigated the clinical association of autonomic dysfunction (detrusor underactivity and primary bladder neck obstruction[BNO]) on video urodynamics (VUDS) with SFN in patients with CPP. This was a retrospective observational study, querying data from patients with complex CPP. Inclusion criteria were: the presence of complex (refractory or multisystem) CPP, and completion of both (1) subspecialty autonomic neurology evaluation for SFN and (2) high-quality VUDS performed according to ICS standards. Autonomic bladder dysfunction (BNO or detrusor underactivity) on VUDS was compared to the presence of SFN. Thirty-two female patients with complex CPP met criteria. Of the 32, 23 (72%) were found to have SFN. Patient with autonomic bladder dysfunction (BNO or detrusor underactivity) were more likely to have SFN (OR = 9.5 [95% CI:1.641, 55.00], p = 0.007). Post-void residual volume was higher in the SFN group (p = 0.011 [95% CI: 13.12, 94.0]) and symptoms of urge urinary incontinence were more likely to be present (p = 0.000 [95% CI: -3.4, -1.25]). Patients with complex CPP with autonomic bladder dysfunction are more likely to have SFN. This suggests patients with complex CPP should be considered for diagnosis and treatment of SFN, particularly if BNO or detrusor underactivity is noted on VUDS evaluation.

PD66-06 VALIDATION OF A NEW FMRI PROTOCOL TO INVESTIGATE VISUAL TRIGGERS IN URGENCY URINARY INCONTINENCE (UUI)

You have accessJournal of UrologyUrodynamics/Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction/Female Pelvic Medicine: Non-neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction III (PD66)1 Sep 2021PD66-06 VALIDATION OF A NEW FMRI PROTOCOL TO INVESTIGATE VISUAL TRIGGERS IN URGENCY URINARY INCONTINENCE (UUI) Lynn Stothers, Andrew Macnab, Jennifer Locke, Martin McKeown, and Saurabh Garg Lynn StothersLynn Stothers More articles by this author , Andrew MacnabAndrew Macnab More articles by this author , Jennifer LockeJennifer Locke More articles by this author , Martin McKeownMartin McKeown More articles by this author , and Saurabh GargSaurabh Garg More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002110.06AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Visual stimuli are recognized as triggers to urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). However, conventional investigation of UUI lacks evaluative methodology for the impact of visual triggers. Objective: validation of an fMRI protocol for urologic use exploring cerebral responses to patient specific visual triggers in subjects reporting trigger-related UUI. METHODS: Protocol: Following natural bladder filling, a 3 Tesla Philips Elition Scanner obtained structural T1 weighted images to define ∼200 brain regions based on a validated brain atlas; Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Myelin Water Fraction scans excluded myelin abnormalities; fMRI sequences included a series of subject-specific trigger images interspersed with neutral images in a pseudo-randomized sequence to minimize habituation (fig 1). Each subject’s sequence included selected regions from trigger images they supplied and neutral images; individualized 10 minute sequences were viewed 3 times. Analysis: AFNI toolbox, ‘epi_reg,’ ‘slicetimer.fsl’ and ‘mcflirt’; these accommodate for the time taken to acquire the complete fMRI sequence and small head movements during acquisition, maintain the correspondence between different brain volumes, and identify specific brain regions of interest. RESULTS: N=10 (6 asymptomatic controls, 4 with UUI). Clinical staging: IPSS, UGDI-6, history and physical exam. Debriefing confirmed images within the sequence had triggered symptoms of UUI. Tractography demonstrated that the limbic system and prefrontal cortex are key components in the pathway whereby visual triggers induce UUI. Robust structural connectivity was identified between the anterior cingulate cortex and periaqueductal grey matter. CONCLUSIONS: We describe a novel 1 hour 6 minute fMRI protocol for evaluation and quantification of the cortical mechanisms underlying visual triggers for UUI. Scan analysis showed structural connectivity between sensation and voiding control centres in the brain, & the protocol successfully identifies the pons by including measures to overcome recognized challenges associated with visualizing the brain stem. Source of Funding: n/a © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e1160-e1160 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Lynn Stothers More articles by this author Andrew Macnab More articles by this author Jennifer Locke More articles by this author Martin McKeown More articles by this author Saurabh Garg More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...

Pelvic floor muscle training, the risk of falls and urgency urinary incontinence in older women.

The primary aim of the work was to evaluate the effect of physical training and pelvic floor muscle training combined with dual tasks (PFMT-DT) in older women on urgency urinary incontinence (UUI). The secondary aim of the work was to evaluate the impact of interventions on static and dynamic balance, risk of falls and fear of falls. The research sample consisted of 88 older women with UUI, with amean age of 75 ± 4.3years. They were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental (n = 40) and control (n = 40) groups. The duration of the intervention was 12 weeks. Both groups underwent physical training three times a week for 30 minutes. In addition, the experimental group received pelvic floor muscle training in different positions and with dual cognitive tasks two times a week for 30 minutes. We used The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ-UI SF), the modified Voiding Diary, and the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire(OAB-q). The risk of falls were assessed according to Tinetti's Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment. Fear of falls was assessed by the Falls Efficacy Scale. After the treatment, significant differences between groups were recorded in favor of the experimental group in the daytime frequency of voiding (7.6 to 5.3), in nycturia (2.1 to 0.7), in UUI (1.8 to 1.0), OAB-q SS (40.8 to 17.6) and OAB-q HR (61.2 to 83.8) (p≤0.001), with large effect size (ES), as well as in the Tinetti balance and gait and in the fall risk assessment (19.2 to 23.2) (p≤0.001), also with a large ES. For fear of falls, significant differences were noted (80.0 to 71.5) (p≤0.05), with a small ES in favor of the experimental group. The PFMT-DT proved to be an effective intervention in improving the symptoms of OAB and UUI. We were able to significantly reduce the risk of falls according to POMA by about 21% (19.2 ± 2.7 to 23.20 ± 3.25%) in older women with UUI.

Cost-effectiveness of behavioral and pelvic floor muscle therapy combined with midurethral sling surgery vs surgery alone among women with mixed urinary incontinence: results of the Effects of Surgical Treatment Enhanced With Exercise for Mixed Urinary Incontinence randomized trial

Urinary incontinence is prevalent among women, and it has a substantial economic impact. Mixed urinary incontinence, with both stress and urgency urinary incontinence symptoms, has a greater adverse impact on quality of life and is more complex to treat than either stress or urgency urinary incontinence alone. Studies evaluating the cost-effectiveness of treating both the stress and urgency urinary incontinence components simultaneously are lacking. Cost-effectiveness was assessed between perioperative behavioral and pelvic floor muscle therapies combined with midurethral sling surgery and midurethral sling surgery alone for the treatment of women with mixed urinary incontinence. The impact of baseline severe urgency urinary incontinence symptoms on cost-effectiveness was assessed. This prospective economic evaluation was performed concurrently with the Effects of Surgical Treatment Enhanced with Exercise for Mixed Urinary Incontinence randomized trial that was conducted from October 2013 to April 2016. Participants included 480 women with moderate-to-severe stress and urgency urinary incontinence symptoms and at least 1 stress urinary incontinence episode and 1 urgency urinary incontinence episode on a 3-day bladder diary. The primary within-trial analysis was from the healthcare sector and societal perspectives, with a 1-year time horizon. Costs were in 2019 US dollars. Effectiveness was measured in quality-adjusted life-years and reductions in urinary incontinence episodes per day. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios of combined treatment vs midurethral sling surgery alone were calculated, and cost-effectiveness acceptability curves were generated. Analysis was performed for the overall study population and subgroup of women with Urogenital Distress Inventory irritative scores of ≥50th percentile. The costs for combined treatment were higher than the cost for midurethral sling surgery alone from both the healthcare sector perspective ($5100 [95% confidence interval, $5000-$5190] vs $4470 [95% confidence interval, $4330-$4620]; P<.01) and the societal perspective ($9260 [95% confidence interval, $8590-$9940] vs $8090 [95% confidence interval, $7630-$8560]; P<.01). There was no difference between combined treatment and midurethral sling surgery alone in quality-adjusted life-years (0.87 [95% confidence interval, 0.86-0.89] vs 0.87 [95% confidence interval, 0.86-0.89]; P=.90) or mean reduction in urinary incontinence episodes per day (-4.76 [95% confidence interval,-4.51 to 5.00] vs-4.50 [95% confidence interval,-4.25 to 4.75]; P=.13). When evaluating the overall study population, from both the healthcare sector and societal perspectives, midurethral sling surgery alone was superior to combined treatment. The probability that combined treatment is cost-effective compared with midurethral sling surgery alone is ≤28% from the healthcare sector and ≤19% from the societal perspectives for a willingness-to-pay value of ≤$150,000 per quality-adjusted life-years. For women with baseline Urogenital Distress Inventory irritative scores of ≥50th percentile, combined treatment was cost-effective compared with midurethral sling surgery alone from both the healthcare sector and societal perspectives. The probability that combined treatment is cost-effective compared with midurethral sling surgery alone for this subgroup is ≥90% from both the healthcare sector and societal perspectives, at a willingness-to-pay value of ≥$150,000 per quality-adjusted life-years. Overall, perioperative behavioral and pelvic floor muscle therapies combined with midurethral sling surgery was not cost-effective compared with midurethral sling surgery alone for the treatment of women with mixed urinary incontinence. However, combined treatment was of good value compared with midurethral sling surgery alone for women with baseline severe urgency urinary incontinence symptoms.

The effect of physiotherapy on the symptoms of urgency urinary incontinence and the quality of life of older women

The effect of physiotherapy on the symptoms of urgency urinary incontinence and the quality of life of older women